How to pronounce chutzpah
Say it like CHUHT-spah. Chutzpah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHT).
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US American/ˈtʃʌtˌspɑ/CHUHT-spah
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- CHUHT
- spah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chutzpah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- spahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
Other ways to say chutzpah
Chutzpah also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- HUUT-spah /ˈhʊtˌspɑ/
What does chutzpah mean?
noun
- Nearly arrogant courage; utter audacity, effrontery or impudence; supreme self-confidence; exaggerated self-opinion.
Questions about saying chutzpah
How do you pronounce chutzpah?
Say CHUHT-spah. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʌtˌspɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chutzpah?
Chutzpah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHT). Broken into parts: CHUHT · spah.